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Post by scfcrmagic on Nov 27, 2019 1:57:27 GMT
He’s watched the same game as us and seen the same problems: Tippy tappy sideways crap Garbage set pieces No tempo Poor passing out from the back Sloppy defending Question is, what can he do about it that the previous four or five managers couldn’t? I hate saying this ..because I was not the biggest Pulis fan .....in fact didn’t much like Pulis ball. But he knew the limitations of the players and he basically trained Or drilled them is a better word, in how to defend properly....he then worked them on set pieces until they could do them in their sleep. ...with one up front we could catch them on the break and lump it Up to the front man ....whose main purpose was to score .....not defend or owt ..so he could save his energy for the odd goal sprint ....defend well, score mainly from set pieces and the odd nicked goal on the break . Not tippy tappy sideways nonsense in front of you own goal ....it’s asking for trouble.
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Post by scfcrmagic on Nov 24, 2019 0:55:24 GMT
Nige is an absolute legend....still laugh every time he refers to socks ..as stockings conjures all sorts of images in my head ...
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Post by scfcrmagic on Nov 23, 2019 20:14:27 GMT
Sad news...lovely man I know dad thought a lot of him,..said he didn’t get the recognition he deserved . RIP Sean
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Post by scfcrmagic on Nov 10, 2019 0:58:53 GMT
A big Stokie welcome, what a great start !! Nice to have a smile on again !
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Post by scfcrmagic on Oct 29, 2019 5:10:12 GMT
Its got me thinking this one. But I think its pretty hard to argue against the fact that when we get hold of a manager or player they instantly turn into a worse version of themselves. The list is endless. I've thought about my own career and its dawned on me that when you arrive at a company and quickly realise there are many things wrong with the way the company operates you kind of lose the will to want to perform to your best. Eventually resigning yourself to stick it out for a bit and plod along until the right opportunity comes along to get a move to another company vowing to have learnt a lesson from the last move. This is the problem at Stoke I think. I don't profess to know exactly what it is but there is something about the club set up that is draining any enthusiasm a player or manager might have when they first arrive. We can keep tinkering around with new managers and players but ultimately there is a pressing need to sort out what is going on upstairs and change the working atmosphere for the playing staff. Until then I think very little will change in terms of our fortunes. I agree with you totally, ...so many of our new signings over the years seem brilliant for the first couple of games then go rapidly into decline...then often disappear not even good enough for the subs bench. Those that maybe speak out ..and obviously want to play for Stoke city mysteriously get sidelined even more, often put out on loan as punishment. It’s as if they’re told “keep your head down and don’t draw attention to yourself “. I’m sure we could turn the likes of Harry Kane into a blubbering wreck within a month easily. It’s as if the heart and soul of the club has been lost, players and management need to go and find it quickly and while they are looking they might find some desire, team spirit and backbone...
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Post by scfcrmagic on Oct 29, 2019 4:37:47 GMT
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time ....it ain’t easy I know, my dad passed away earlier in the year. The support from fellow Stokies was overwhelming and of great comfort . RIP Jim .
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Post by scfcrmagic on Oct 22, 2019 0:37:03 GMT
Moved over to the unita 1863 or singing corner as I call it ....and it’s brill.....love the singing makes it far more enjoyable and I love supporting my team ... ..😀
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Post by scfcrmagic on Oct 19, 2019 23:26:54 GMT
Joe Allen is a quality player, he works hard and harasses the opposition no end .....always gives 100% ...long may he stay at Stoke ..!! IMO
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Post by scfcrmagic on Oct 1, 2019 2:30:15 GMT
Can anyone remember Birmingham not winning at home for an age? They thought the stadium had some curse on it and Barry Fry had to piss on all four corner flags to lift the curse! 😂 Maybe Nathan should try something similar Just a thought. I think it’s gonna take some strong magic to lift the curse, I think Tony Scholes needs to get his cauldron out and dance around it in his under grundies chanting Delilah before the match ...the ritual also calls for feathers to be worn I believe..... that should do the trick, if not it will certainly provide some pre kick off entertainment..
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Post by scfcrmagic on Sept 30, 2019 0:52:56 GMT
Rubbish, utter rubbish player.He's so one footed he can't even turn to his right. Reminds me of Zoolander ...brilliant film shame Ince isn’t ...he’s a massive disappointment. as a football player ...never an end product to anything he does ...other than the lucky goal a few games ago ...which he was as shocked as everyone one else was that he drilled one in from distance ...usually if he shoots there’s about as much pace on the ball as a 5 year old could muster ... sorry but he needs to go...
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Post by scfcrmagic on Sept 24, 2019 23:30:31 GMT
I just feel empty.....numb. It's a lousy feeling, especially as there doesn't appear to be ANY light at the end of the tunnel Just to see the tunnel would be nice ...can’t even see that at the mo
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Post by scfcrmagic on Sept 24, 2019 23:28:01 GMT
Maybe NJ should try a bit of reverse psychology on the team....tell them to go out and lose 12-0 ...who knows they could be so defiant they might go out and win ...
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Post by scfcrmagic on Sept 24, 2019 23:11:38 GMT
I think someone has dabbled in Voodoo and cursed the club ....no team can be this unlucky ....? I mean you’d think we’d manage to cling on for a scrappy win, if we go a goal up the squad should ram themselves in the goal with Jack Butland for the rest of the game ....that should do it ...either that or Tony Scholes needs to get his cauldron out and have a dance round it on the pitch before the next game ...
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Post by scfcrmagic on Sept 24, 2019 18:38:43 GMT
I'm on holiday in Katmandu. Anybody know of any bars that'll have it on? Did you book it through Thomas Cook ?
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Post by scfcrmagic on Sept 17, 2019 0:02:44 GMT
Me and mar lad have moved to sit in block 36 and it’s brilliant...great to make some noise...can’t we get drums and trumpets going ..or is that a step too far ?
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Post by scfcrmagic on Sept 11, 2019 0:51:14 GMT
Awesome bonkers idea but I love it !
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Post by scfcrmagic on Sept 11, 2019 0:48:15 GMT
Thanks for the memories!! My hero and my dad ... I’m sure he’s making some terrific saves in St. Peter’s 1st XI ...Jesus is probably warming the bench ....😀
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Post by scfcrmagic on Aug 26, 2019 0:58:22 GMT
We’re DOOMED DOOMED !!
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Post by scfcrmagic on Aug 22, 2019 0:00:40 GMT
I think Peter Coates is a man who loves the club as much as all Stokies do ....he’s as bemused and disappointed as we all are in the results, I know that for a fact ..you can’t criticise him for trying to do his best for the club he’s thrown loads of cash at it and still is ...he wants to see stoke back in the prem, and so do we all. Nathan Jones is a manager that I believe will turn the club around, it may take a while and a lot of sweat and heartache, but I for one will always support Stoke City, there is no other team for me, So I will keep supporting Stoke and do my bit by singing even louder...As they say Rome wasn’t built in a day ...so we must rebuild our squad with players who have the backbone, and fight we need ....and then try to teach them about the diamond formation , which will probably be awesome once we get it working ...hopefully
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Post by scfcrmagic on Aug 17, 2019 5:19:05 GMT
I enjoyed watching Shaq and Arnie play for Stoke ....but I think we were just a temporary club for them whilst they looked to find a bigger better club. Problem is the better clubs have squads with much better players and Arnie and Shaq look okay but not exceptional . Plus you need to have team spirit and I think both of them were more focused on themselves. Bojan was different I’m sad to see him go, not sure why the Spanish prince didn’t fit in to the team....bit like Tuncay. I thought they were both Quality but never really got a chance to shine ..
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Post by scfcrmagic on Aug 5, 2019 4:52:14 GMT
I don’t think Allen had a particularly good game on Saturday, but I like him...he doesn’t hide on the pitch like a lot do ..it is the first game of the season, give him a chance ..he gives 100% every match, I wish a few more did . .
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Post by scfcrmagic on Aug 5, 2019 4:29:33 GMT
I didn’t realise he was on the pitch until my brother told me after the game ...
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Post by scfcrmagic on May 6, 2019 4:10:01 GMT
He doesn’t really do anything affective on the pitch for me ....no end product, If he does get the ball in front of goal he can’t shoot on target or it’s so soft me mum could stop it ..and as was said earlier he’s usually lurking behind his marker, thus rendering him a waste of time ...actually come to think of it I don’t think the opposition even bother marking him ...I think he just latches on to one of them ..like a stalker...
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Post by scfcrmagic on Apr 1, 2019 5:30:24 GMT
His surname baffles me. How is it pronounced? I’m with you on that ....does is start as Baa...like a sheep then finish with ‘th’ Sound .....or is it Bath with an extra ‘t’ maybe even a silent extra ‘t’ ...or Is it “ Bart” with the extra ‘t’ giving an ‘r’’ sound and the ‘h’ silent ?....or is it just a typo?
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Post by scfcrmagic on Mar 31, 2019 3:02:34 GMT
True talent will always prevail in the end. Ole Ole Ole Bojan, Bojan had an excellent game today .....he rarely wasted anything ...his passing was excellent he actually looks up to see who’s in space, not just hoofing the ball amywhere ...I think he’s quality.
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Post by scfcrmagic on Mar 31, 2019 2:56:13 GMT
I like Nathan Jones ....he’s passionate about the club that I love, he’s putting heart and soul into the job and I think he’s the right man ..the players that matter think he’s a top man ..
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Post by scfcrmagic on Mar 31, 2019 2:50:52 GMT
He was entertaining...and very talented ...he used to make me smile when he had his strops and dummy flinging moments, we would have probably stayed up if we’d kept him...I miss him .
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Post by scfcrmagic on Mar 10, 2019 1:57:22 GMT
I would like to thank all of you for all your lovely messages on here, the support from everybody has been a great comfort and meant so much more than words can say. Dad loved Stoke from the moment we moved ...he especially loved the people, it was and will remain “home” to us ... thank you again, it’s nice to know he was loved by so many .
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Post by scfcrmagic on Feb 3, 2019 3:04:50 GMT
Don't worry.... WE'LL BE BACK! I agree and how good will it feel ! We were turning into a soft bunch of fans in the prem ,we’d gone from being the loudest and proudest, to we might sing a bit if we can be arsed ....now look at the team , they’ve turned into we can play a bit but but not sure if we can be arsed......so let’s not keep whinging Let’s develop some backbone and let us all start singing .
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Post by scfcrmagic on Feb 3, 2019 2:54:59 GMT
It’s never going to be easy and straight forward...we’re Stoke ..i think maybe it’s time for us the fans to show the team we care ...let’s show’em some unconditional love ! ❤️❤️❤️ We’ve been here before ...but if we don’t stand firm and loyal behind our team then we’re just as bad as them ...how about we turn the rest of the season into one big party ....yeh we’re playing a bit crap ....yeh it’s not the prem..but it could be a whole lot worse ...we could be down with the Vale ! I know the atmosphere and the fans play an important role psychologically for the team and we ain’t providing a good atmosphere right now ....our job is to be hostile to the away team ...not our own. We need to up our game as fans ...I suggest we lead the way.....because when the Boothen end roars you can hear it in Boslem.
We’re Stoke Loud and Proud ! Time to put your game face on ..and let’s get back to being the loudest set of fans in the land .....the team will catch up, ive no doubt about that ...in fact I’m gonna go full Deilia on this...maybe a couple of gin and tonics and the bloke pitchside with the microphone will let me give it a ....... “ COME ON, LETS BE HAVIN’ YA”
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